Zhao Houlin, secretary-general of the International Telecommunications Union

Research and development in artificial intelligence is the driving force of social transformation and revolution for today's world. Accelerating R&D in AI is universally acknowledged. The combined applications of AI, 5G, IoT, big data and more new technologies will advance the next round of technical innovation and application.

It is a common expectation to enhance cooperation and communication for common development with peers from China and other part of the world.